Bumble bees sustain many of our most nutritious crops, while honey bees underpin food production across the globe.

I’m personally allergic to bee stings. I discovered that the hard way when I had to rush to an emergency room as my whole body was swelling in reaction to a bee sting—but I’m still going to celebrate ...

Join Mr. Peterson as he explores two native Michigan bees and their role in pollination. Have you heard all the buzz about bees lately? Join Mr. Peterson as he explores two native Michigan bees and ...

Gardeners are always looking for natural ways to improve their harvest, and one solution gaining attention involves a surprising helper: mason bees. Unlike honeybees, these gentle, solitary ...

Above: Bumble bees buzz pollinate crops like tomatoes when they collect pollen, which they store in a ball on their hind legs. It’s hard to deny the absolute benefits of the honey bee, but did you ...

As bee populations dwindle globally due to a myriad of factors such as climate change, pesticide use, and habitat loss, the need for innovative solutions to sustain vital pollination processes becomes ...

LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The recent cold weather has been hard on some fruit crops, but it's been even harder ...

Scientists have unveiled a new food source designed to sustain honey bee colonies indefinitely without natural pollen. The research details successful trials where nutritionally stressed colonies, ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Northern Michigan cherry farmers are not winging it when it comes to the health of their crops. As they prepare for the growing season, they bring in honey bees. With a short window to ...